BIS QCO FOR THE GEO TEXTILES (HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) GEOMEMBRANES FOR LINING)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date10th October, 2023

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Geo Textiles (High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Geomembranes for lining) (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Geo Textiles (High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Geomembranes for lining)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Textiles is set to implement the "Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022," which will take effect from January 1, 2024. This amendment aims to improve and bolster the current quality control framework for geotextiles, ensuring higher standards within the industry.

This order specifically applies to products categorized as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) geomembranes for lining, with the exception of those designated for export.

To meet established standards, the specified products must conform to Indian Standard IS 16352:2020 (Geosynthetics - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Geomembranes for Lining - Specification) and display the Standard Mark. Manufacturers must obtain a license from the Bureau under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau is authorized as both the certifying and enforcing body for the specified products, specifically High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Geomembranes for lining. Failure to comply with this order may result in penalties as per the provisions outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

This regulatory initiative aims to maintain the quality and standards of geotextiles, with a specific focus on High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Geomembranes for lining, to promote safety and reliability in the industry.

Implementation Authority :Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: txd@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 1st January 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

Disclaimer: The details shared in this update are for informational purposes exclusively. Readers are advised to seek formal legal counsel before taking any action based on the information provided here.

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